The girl and the gown...

heatherfeather

This weekend was my 12th anneversary... and Gracie has been pestering me all week to pull out my wedding gown so she could try it on. We slipped it on her and held it on her with clothespins and hair ties in the back.

It was heaven for a nearly nine year old girly girl.

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My DH came and "helped" her back to the house.



Did you think I needed an excuse to take photos of my kids?

(C & C = me + )

Darren Troy C

Wow! Her expression in #3 is OOTW! (my own little contribution to the whole OMG BTW...so on and so forth....craze. )

Even WITH the stool in the first one....I'm LOVING it! It just....works in this image....not real sure why but it's fascinating.

Nice series, HF....really nice!

WingsOfLovePhoto

Aww...how beautiful and sweet. You got to make special memories for both you and her on your anniversary... God it so makes me wish I had been a photog when my kids were young....:cry Love the headpiece and that she is standing on the stool! Thanks for sharing...

adbsgicom

Happy anniversary, and your daughter is totally adorable in the dress. These are real keepers, especially for the day in the all-to-near future... Love her expression.

tonichelle

definitely something you'll want to share when her special day comes!

Elaine

SO pretty! Love the colors, expressions and her placement amongst the trees. What a special day and way to remember it. Congrats on your anniversary!

rhondavid

Absolutely gorgeous shots of your pretty little girl. Don't blink your eyes because she will be grown and wearing it in her wedding. They grow up way too fast.

Know these are shots you both will cherish for years to come. Great job!

PhotosbyKW

I love it!

Too cool.

KAW.

pwp

Fantastic shots! Definitely keepers for her special day!

Jazmyn76

Love the set! Just love them!

heatherfeather

Thanks to all for your congrats and comments! Did you notice our bits of fall peeking out? Though I am really not ready for the end of summer, it is coming all too soon. Fall is so lovely, I am actually looking forward to it.

It is really strange to think that this little girl could be wearing a gown of her own in not too long. I had to give her extra snuggles, just cause.

divamum

You know, Heather, you're making me wish I hadn't eloped if only so I could follow suit and do the same thing.... these are SO AWESOME!!!! Fabulous idea, and your kids are so utterly adorable.

Now if (no - WHEN! I'm sure wild horses would'nt be able to stop you!) you get to take pictures on HER wedding day, you have to find a way to match posing etc of one of them to these for a set. Heirloom-stuff or what?!!

heatherfeather

divamum wrote:

You know, Heather, you're making me wish I hadn't eloped if only so I could follow suit and do the same thing.... these are SO AWESOME!!!! Fabulous idea, and your kids are so utterly adorable.

Now if (no - WHEN! I'm sure wild horses would'nt be able to stop you!) you get to take pictures on HER wedding day, you have to find a way to match posing etc of one of them to these for a set. Heirloom-stuff or what?!!

What, are you kidding? No way will I be the photographer for my own kids' weddings. I learned the hard way by shooting my sisters' weddings... It is just too hard to get all the blubbering done that needs to be done when you have to concentrate on getting the shot. By then I should be making enough money to hire somebody fantastic, right?

But I will plan on doing bridal sessions and whatever I can get out of her.... Hopefully she will still love the camera by then.

rhondavid

I gave my daughter away and also shot the wedding. It went pretty well but was not the easiest thing to do. Hard to compose between the tears.

Agnieszka

OMG!!! This is soooo very cute!!! What a wooonderful idea! I can't believe it

ilbcnu

love this idea! how special those will be later!!

redleash

Such a wonderful idea and terrific images. I like them all but esp #4. I did notice the bit of fall near her face and I think it nicely complements her hair. Well done!

heatherfeather

rhondavid wrote:

I gave my daughter away and also shot the wedding. It went pretty well but was not the easiest thing to do. Hard to compose between the tears.

Wow! I can't believe you were able to do that! Amazing! But pretty cool to have such a close hand in it.




Thanks to Angniezska, ilbcnu & redleash for the comments!

divamum

heatherfeather wrote:

What, are you kidding? No way will I be the photographer for my own kids' weddings. I learned the hard way by shooting my sisters' weddings... It is just too hard to get all the blubbering done that needs to be done when you have to concentrate on getting the shot. By then I should be making enough money to hire somebody fantastic, right?

But I will plan on doing bridal sessions and whatever I can get out of her.... Hopefully she will still love the camera by then.

Well, I was thinking more of you doing some bridal portraits rather than the ceremony, so yeah...

And after the amazingness you have posted this summer, I sure HOPE you're making enough money to do whatever you darned well please! That is top-flight work from you, missy, and I just hope that people are starting to sit up and take notice. Your stuff regularly rocks my world!!

heatherfeather

divamum wrote:

Well, I was thinking more of you doing some bridal portraits rather than the ceremony, so yeah...

And after the amazingness you have posted this summer, I sure HOPE you're making enough money to do whatever you darned well please! That is top-flight work from you, missy, and I just hope that people are starting to sit up and take notice. Your stuff regularly rocks my world!!

Aaaw thanks! You are so sweet. I should send you brownies.

Mox

These are a treasure! Your daughter looks like an old soul.

DavidS

Beautiful! Especially #3.